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5 reasons why Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 pipeline tunnel is a dangerous false solution

Enviromental Defense

Recent scientific analysis shows that the tunnel project and pipeline could contribute an additional 27 million metric tons of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere annually, and generate $41 billion in climate damages between 2027 and 2070. Enbridge recently stated that construction would not be completed until 2028.

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ESA Policy News: March 6, 2023

ESA

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for ecologists to provide input to the US government on how nature, biodiversity and ecosystems will be measured to provide the information needed to manage ecosystems and biodiversity within the United States. The comment period ends March 31, 2023. Stacy Plaskett (D-VI) and Rep.

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ESA Policy News: March 20, 2023

ESA

Across administrations, the President’s Budget Request is typically viewed as a “wishlist” and allows the administration to demonstrate its priorities and vision for the federal government. What form should the final product(s) take to be most accessible and useful to you, your community, and the government?”

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Policy News: May 6, 2021

ESA

The government could explore two broad options for putting more land under conservation: either expanding protections for land and water already under federal oversight or offering monetary incentives and guidance to private entities and local governments to voluntarily conserve their land, according to the report. “As

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